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BCA Names Plymouth Officer Who Shot Armed Man During Domestic Call

Investigators will forward the case to Hennepin County prosecutors for charging review after collecting a handgun, spent casings, plus squad-car video.

Overview

  • Plymouth Police Officer Jacob Coopet, a 23-year law enforcement veteran, was identified as the officer who shot 44-year-old Atanas Hristev of Champlin.
  • The shooting followed a Nov. 25 call about a domestic disturbance around 4:30 a.m. at an apartment on the 6100 block of Quinwood Lane North.
  • The BCA says Hristev pointed a handgun at Coopet in the parking lot, prompting the officer to fire.
  • Hristev received medical aid at the scene and remains hospitalized in stable condition, according to officials.
  • Coopet is on critical incident leave as the BCA conducts its independent investigation and declines to make charging recommendations or provide a timeline.